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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 1851 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Mexico City |
| To State | Mexico |
| Addressee | Francisco Yturbe |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 75539 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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| Others |
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Large margins to touched at bottom, tied by black grids, red "Boston 10 cts. 31 May" c.d.s. on fresh blue lettersheet to Mexico, red "Paid" handstamp and clear "Vera Cruz Julio 28 51" receiving postmark, business contents discuss a shipment of stoves and other goods, Very Fine, attractive and rare. Estimate $15,000-20,000
Expertization: 1979 P.F. Certificate.
One of three covers to Mexico originating in the United States, and the only one with a Vera Cruz datestamp.
Hammer Price $30,000.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1161
Alexander listed as 5/31/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1211 (William H Gross) lot 121 realized 29,000 (image)
PF 75539 #2, genuine use on cover
Expertization: 1979 P.F. Certificate.
One of three covers to Mexico originating in the United States, and the only one with a Vera Cruz datestamp.
Hammer Price $30,000.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1161
Alexander listed as 5/31/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1211 (William H Gross) lot 121 realized 29,000 (image)
PF 75539 #2, genuine use on cover
